Abstract
The diversified definitions of traditional ‘Baloch Self’ have radically shifted the focus of their contours to modern symbols of identity introduced by the British in the region. The purpose of this paper is to explore and understand the discourse working behind this shift. As modern symbols of identity as well as modern concepts and techniques of definition of ‘self’ were introduced by the British in the region, therefore, the paper shall focus on the period of British suzerainty on the Baloches for the understanding of the discourse of Baloch identity. For, it focuses on three paradigms of discourse of identity, notwithstanding the traditional tribalism: mutual internal assimilation, administrative adaptability and plurality of the sense of nationality. The paper shall, in this context, define the problems with now contemporary discourse of identity.
Keyword(s)
Baloch Identity, British Empire, Ethnic Identity, Balochistan, Baloch Self